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Non-Custodial Wallet
Also referred to as a self-custodial wallet, puts the responsibility of storing your wallet keys in your hands. Non-custodial wallets come in different variations, including web-based, software installed on a smartphone or computer, a hardware device like a USB thumb drive, or even paper.
Example
“After a centralized exchange hack, the trader moved all her Bitcoin to a non-custodial hardware wallet like a Ledger to maintain full control of her private keys.”